Ubisoft's For Honor has been added to Xbox Game Pass as of June 2021. The game was originally released in 2017, and it received favorable reviews. Gamers and critics praised its combat for its difficulty and some of its unique features. Now that For Honor has been added to Xbox Game Pass, subscribers of the service will be able to check out its multiplayer action at no extra cost. Rumors have been circulating that Ubisoft has been looking to add more titles to Game Pass. With For Honor now being a part of Xbox Game Pass, gamers will naturally be curious to see if more Ubisoft games will be added to the service.
For Honor is just one of Xbox Game Pass's new additions in June 2021. Players are also able to play the likes of Darkest Dungeon, The Wild at Heart, and Backbone at no extra cost. Many gamers consider Xbox Game Pass to be the best deal in gaming at the moment, and with Microsoft's regular additions to the service, it's hard to argue against. It has been rumored for a while that Ubisoft+ services could be coming to Xbox Game Pass, and For Honor's recent addition could suggest that more Ubisoft games are on the horizon.
Xbox Game Pass and Ubisoft Rumors
For months now, it has been rumored that Ubisoft+ services could be added to Xbox Game Pass. Ubisoft+ is similar to Xbox Game Pass, in that it allows players to access Ubisoft games on PC, Stadia, and Luna for a subscription fee. As long as the subscription remains active, gamers have access to numerous Ubisoft titles. The rumors have specifically stated that Ubisoft+ would be added to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which is the top tier version of the subscription and includes Xbox Live Gold and EA Play.
Ubisoft+ being added to Xbox Game Pass wouldn't be an unprecedented move, as EA Play joined the service earlier in 2021. This move would give players access to an even wider catalog of games, and add to the value of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate even further. Adding a host of new titles with Ubisoft+ to Xbox Game Pass would give gamers even more of a reason to sign up and at least try it out. The addition of Ubisoft+ could potentially see gamers paying less to get access to the newest games.
Ubisoft Testing the Waters with For Honor
There hasn't been any official news on these rumors, but For Honor being added to Xbox Game Pass could mean that Ubisoft is testing the waters. Xbox Game Pass is undoubtedly a hit with gamers, thanks to its accessibility and cost efficiency, but Ubisoft would likely want to see what the service can do for its games. Xbox Game Pass makes games more accessible for players, as it removes the need to pay more upfront for a title. With For Honor now on the service, Xbox players will have an easier time than ever to jump into the game and try it out.
For Honor could be a good title for Ubisoft to check out the advantages Xbox Game Pass can bring. While it started strong, For Honor quickly saw a decline in its player count after it launched in 2017. Other than a few spikes in 2018, the game has generally had a consistent yet relatively low player count since. With the accessibility that Xbox Game Pass brings, it wouldn't be surprising to see For Honor's player count increase. With the addition to Xbox Game Pass and For Honor's next-gen console enhancements, the title could be primed for an increase in popularity on Xbox Game Pass.
If For Honor were to have a successful stint on Xbox Game Pass, this could be the encouragement that Ubisoft needs to add more titles to the service. With Game Pass's quickly growing subscription count, this could be a great opportunity for Ubisoft. It would be reasonable to expect Ubisoft would be interested in adding more games to Xbox Game Pass, provided it's a success. Whether this is the entirety of Ubisoft+ or just specific games, Ubisoft could easily be testing the waters for future expansion.
Xbox Game Pass Might Not Add Ubisoft+
Despite the rumors doing the rounds for a few months, there has been no concrete evidence to suggest that Ubisoft+ will be added to Xbox Game Pass. While Ubisoft might want to test out Xbox Game Pass with its titles, it doesn't mean that Ubisoft+ will become an add-on of Game Pass. Ubisoft may prefer to add gams individually over time, rather than add its whole subscription service. Ubisoft recently upgraded Ubisoft+Â to include a reward system and a user interface overhaul. This might suggest that the company would rather continue with Ubisoft+ as it is, rather than amend it and add it to Xbox Game Pass.
Ubisoft has a huge year of releases planned for 2021, and some of these new releases could still come to Xbox Game Pass. For Honor is a different case, however, as it's a few years old and a good choice to test the benefits of Xbox Game Pass with. Ubisoft is likely testing the service to add future games, but it doesn't necessarily mean that Ubisoft+ will be added in its entirety. There haven't been any further rumors about Ubisoft+ being added to Xbox Game Pass in a few months, which could indicate that it's looking less likely to happen now.
Xbox Game Pass is great value for gamers, and hopefully, Ubisoft is planning on adding even more to that value soon. For Honor could be the first of many Ubisoft titles to come to the service, but it's unknown what the company's future is on Xbox Game Pass. Ubisoft could easily be testing the benefits of Xbox Game Pass for its titles, and if For Honor proves to be a success, gamers could see more of the company's games added down the line.
For Honor is currently available on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.